Castlehill Range

Wood, Forest in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Castlehill Range

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey Credit: GARY ROE

Castlehill Range is a prominent geographical feature located in Nottinghamshire, England. Situated within the district of Sherwood Forest, this range is known for its lush woodlands and diverse wildlife. The Castlehill Range spans an approximate area of 10 square miles, making it a significant natural landscape within the region.

The range is characterized by its gently rolling hills, which are covered in dense forests consisting primarily of oak, beech, and birch trees. These woodlands provide a habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, including deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species. The range is also home to several rare and protected species, such as the endangered red kite and the elusive nightjar.

Castlehill Range has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to ancient times. The area contains several archaeological sites, such as Iron Age hill forts and Roman settlements, showcasing its importance throughout various periods of history. The range's name is derived from the presence of a medieval castle that once stood atop one of its hills, although only remnants of the castle remain today.

The Castlehill Range is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the picturesque woodlands and enjoy breathtaking views from the hilltops. The range also provides opportunities for recreational activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife photography.

Overall, Castlehill Range in Nottinghamshire is a captivating and ecologically significant area, offering a glimpse into the region's natural beauty and rich history.

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Castlehill Range Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.081536/-1.2114874 or Grid Reference SK5254. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey
Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Lake, The Fort and stable block, Newstead Abbey The Stable range (on the right) dates from 1862 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The Fort (on the left) dates from about 1770 but much modified a century later <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265327" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265327">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Lake, The Fort and stable block, Newstead Abbey
The Stable range (on the right) dates from 1862 LinkExternal link The Fort (on the left) dates from about 1770 but much modified a century later LinkExternal link
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Former stables. Newstead Abbey Designed by M.E.Hadfield 1862-3 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ellison_Hadfield" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ellison_Hadfield">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Now housing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Former stables. Newstead Abbey
Designed by M.E.Hadfield 1862-3 LinkExternal link Now housing LinkExternal link
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey
The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right LinkExternal link
Satyr, Newstead Abbey Early eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Satyr, Newstead Abbey
Early eighteenth century LinkExternal link Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder LinkExternal link
Monument to Boatswain Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
Monument to Boatswain
Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey Originally created in the early eighteenth century.
The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey
Originally created in the early eighteenth century. The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
The Garden House, Newstead Abbey
The Garden House, Newstead Abbey
Weir above the Japanese Garden, Newstead  Abbey This is the much modified River Leen.
Weir above the Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
This is the much modified River Leen.
Waterfall below the Upper Lake, Newstead Abbey The much modified River Leen.
Waterfall below the Upper Lake, Newstead Abbey
The much modified River Leen.
The dam of the Upper Lake, Newstead Abbey
The dam of the Upper Lake, Newstead Abbey
Newstead Abbey January 2022 the top lake at Newstead Abbey fed by the River Leen
Newstead Abbey
January 2022 the top lake at Newstead Abbey fed by the River Leen
Newstead Abbey in 2002 The west front
Newstead Abbey in 2002
The west front
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Castlehill Range is located at Grid Ref: SK5254 (Lat: 53.081536, Lng: -1.2114874)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

What 3 Words

///period.jugs.retraced. Near Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

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